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Stephen A. Smith says Lakers can’t win big with best players being white: ‘This ain’t golf’

Headline from The Oregonian, on the newest of 2 developments

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith understands LeBron James leaving the Lakers as the team builds around white players.

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  1. Stephen A. Smith mocks Lakers for having too many White players — and ESPN says nothing

    Headline from Christian News Alerts ·

  2. Newest

    Stephen A. Smith says Lakers can’t win big with best players being white: ‘This ain’t golf’

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Breitbart News

    WATCH: ‘3 WHITE DUDES?!’ Stephen A. Smith Stunned by Lakers’ Building Roster Around White Players (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    It's no secret that the Lakers were going to get a makeover after the departure of LeBron James, but ESPN's Stephen A. Smith seems less than pleased with the makeover's racial makeup.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Stephen A Smith Mocks Lakers For Having A Lot Of ‘White Dudes’ On Roster (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    How on earth is this not racist

  3. BizPac Review

    Stephen A. Smith can’t believe who’s leading the Lakers: “They’re all white!” (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith raised eyebrows with his hot take on the “white dudes” making up the top players of the Los Angeles Lakers. The ESPN […]

  4. The Oregonian

    Stephen A. Smith says Lakers can’t win big with best players being white: ‘This ain’t golf’ (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith understands LeBron James leaving the Lakers as the team builds around white players.

  5. The Western Journal

    ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Says Post-LeBron Lakers Can't Win Because of Race: 'Three Top Players Are White Dudes?' (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    Veteran sports journalist and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith took an old and largely humorous trope to a new level. In a clip from his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith […]

  6. Fox News

    ESPN must hold Stephen A. accountable after doubling down on racist remarks about White basketball players (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Stephen A. Smith doubles down on claims the Los Angeles Lakers cannot win with Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler, and Austin Reaves as their top three players.

  7. Christian News Alerts

    Stephen A. Smith mocks Lakers for having too many White players — and ESPN says nothing (opens Christian News Alerts)

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    Christian News Alerts's feed description

    Stephen A. Smith, the highest-paid personality at ESPN, went on his podcast Wednesday and declared the Los Angeles Lakers cannot win a championship because their top three players are White. His team then posted the clip on social media, apparently proud of the take. Let that sink in.

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